Here's my rendition of The Stranglers 1982 singie, Golden Brown. I remember this coming out while I was still at school. A lot of the kids at school felt betrayed by the distinct change of ...
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Guitar Articles
Here's a version of an old favourite of mine by Jimi Hendrix, arranged for acoustic guitar(s).
A great regret of mine is that I was born too late to witness the force of nature that was Jimi ...
South Devon Solo Acoustic Guitarist Phil Berthoud - available for bookings - read more about Phil here
Tired of playing the same old chords over and over again? Get acquainted with movable chord shapes to open up new possibilities for your playing.
Find out what all the numbers, letters and symbols mean on chord names - easy to understand.
Learn about the different kinds of 7 chords in this easy to understand article. 7 (or dominant 7), major 7 and minor 7 explained
Give folk tunes a different spin on electric guitar. Find out about Phil Berthoud's book of electric arrangements of tunes from the British Isles.
Drop D tuning is a really popular alternative tuning for guitarists of many styles. Learn some great easy-to-understand tips and discover some new sounds.
Learn Phil's sunny guitar arrangement of Papua New Guinean tune "Sila Hoa Bada". Also discover tips on the process of arranging tunes. Audio and tab included!
Learn Phil's beautiful guitar arrangement of Welsh Waltz, "Farewell Marian". Also discover tips on arranging tunes for guitar. Audio and tab included!
Learn how to get into (and out of) Open D tuning on guitar - and discover a world of new sounds. Tips on tuning with or without tuner/tuning app.
Make ordinary guitar chords sounds amazing with these essential tips. Audio and sheet music (tab) included. Take your playing up to a new level.
Music Theory Articles
Learn about the keys of folk tunes - looking here at a few tunes that change key midway through (or appear to)
Find out what all the numbers, letters and symbols mean on chord names - easy to understand.
Ever wondered what's going on with tunes in 7/8? Trouble finding the beat? Read this article to understand this great time signature.
Learn how to get into (and out of) Open D tuning on guitar - and discover a world of new sounds. Tips on tuning with or without tuner/tuning app.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Dynamics (or volume levels) in written music, explained clearly and succinctly. What do the f's and p's and mp's and mf's mean? And why use those letters?
Take your mandolin chord playing to a new level with barre chords. Learn the shapes and the chord names up the fretboard.
Keys and key signatures explained. Easy to understand, clear explanations. Learn how to find out what key a tune is in.
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